Effective Date: July 1, 2025
1. Who We Are
For purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the data controller is Julie Johnson, doing business as Julie’s Dish, 155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA.
Email: privacy@juliesdish.com
2. Scope of This Notice
This GDPR Privacy Notice applies to personal data collected from visitors located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), the United Kingdom (“UK”), and Switzerland when they access juliesdish.com (“Site”) or interact with our services (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter, leaving comments, purchasing digital products).
3. What Personal Data We Collect
| Category | Examples | Lawful Basis* |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & Contact | Name, email address, postal address (if voluntarily provided) | Consent; Contract |
| Technical | IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, time-zone settings | Legitimate Interest (Site security & analytics) |
| Usage | Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent, search terms | Legitimate Interest (optimise content) |
| Marketing Preferences | Newsletter opt-in status, cookie consent choices | Consent |
| Transaction | If we sell e-books or premium content: billing name, email, country (processed via Stripe/PayPal—no payment card data stored on our servers) | Contract; Legal Obligation |
*“Lawful basis” refers to the legal grounds under GDPR Article 6 on which we rely to process data.
4. How & Why We Use Your Data
To send newsletters or recipe updates (with your explicit consent)
To respond to comments or inquiries you submit (contractual necessity or consent)
To analyse traffic & improve the Site through aggregated analytics (legitimate interest)
To comply with legal obligations such as tax or accounting rules
To enforce our Terms of Use and protect against fraud or abuse
We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects.
5. Cookies & Similar Technologies
See our separate Cookie Policy for detailed information. You may withdraw cookie consent at any time via the banner’s “Manage Preferences” link.
6. Sharing & International Transfers
We share data only with trusted processors who help us operate the Site, subject to confidentiality agreements:
| Processor | Purpose | Safeguard for EU Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | Analytics, email (Gmail) | Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) |
| ConvertKit | Email marketing | SCCs |
| Cloudflare, Inc. | Content delivery & security | SCCs |
| Stripe/PayPal | Payment processing (if applicable) | SCCs & PCI-DSS compliance |
Data may be stored on servers in the United States. Where required, we rely on SCCs or other approved mechanisms (GDPR Art. 46) to ensure an adequate level of protection.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Newsletter list – until you unsubscribe or your address hard-bounces.
Comments – for the life of the post, unless you request deletion.
Analytics logs – 26 months (Google Analytics default) then deleted.
Transaction records – 7 years for tax compliance.
8. Your GDPR Rights
If you are in the EEA/UK/Switzerland, you may exercise these rights (subject to verification):
Access – Obtain a copy of the data we hold about you.
Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data.
Restriction – Limit processing of your data.
Portability – Receive data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Withdraw Consent – At any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.
We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request at privacy@juliesdish.com.
9. Data Security
We employ TLS encryption, strong password policies, routine software updates, web-application firewalls, and least-privilege access controls to safeguard personal data.
10. Children’s Data
Our content is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us to delete it promptly.
11. Complaints
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority, or you may contact us first so we can address your concerns.
12. Updates to This Notice
We may update this GDPR Privacy Notice periodically. The “Effective Date” will change, and significant changes will be highlighted on the Site. Continued use after changes signifies acceptance.
13. Contact
Data Controller: Julie Johnson
Email: privacy@juliesdish.com
Mail: 155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
